The upheaval in the labor market over the past few years has created a cavalcade of catchphrases. The Great Resignation was followed by the Great Regret. Quiet Quitting begat Quiet Hiring. And now, after a hiring frenzy during the pandemic, Big Tech companies are riding a wave of layoffs that will probably have its own name by the time I finish this article. In this era of economic uncertainty and verbal glibness, “microcredentialing” may not be as headline-friendly as the Greats and the Quiets, but it’s an essential tool for hiring managers looking to make truly informed decisions.